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Who appoints the members of the cabinet?

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The Prime Minister

Where is the official home of the Prime Minister?

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10 Downing Street, in central London

True or False: The Prime Minister can be changed if the MPs in the governing party decide to do so.

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True

What is Chancellor of the Exchequer responsible for?

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The Economy

What is the Home Secretary responsible for?

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Crime, policing, and immigration

What is the Foreign Secretary responsible for?

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Managing relations with foreign countries

What is the second largest party in the House of Commons called?

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The Opposition

What is the role of the shadow cabinet?

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To challenge the government and put forward alternative policies.

Which one of the following is not a major political party - Conservative Party, Labour Party, Liberal Democrats, Democracy Now

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Democracy Now

At what age can a person stand for election as an MP?

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18

True or False: Lobby groups are organisations which try to influence government policy.

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True

True or False: Civil servants support the government in developing and implementing its policies.

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True

True or False: Civil Servants are politically biased?

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False

Who is the ceremonial leader of a council?

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The Mayor

Who are local authorities funded by?

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The central government and by local taxes.

How often are local elections for councillors are held?

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Every year

How many local authorities are there in London?

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33

The Senedd has the power to make laws for Wales in how many different areas?

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21

How many Senedd members are there?

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60

How many members are there in the Scottish Parliament?

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129

When was the Scottish Parliament formed?

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1999



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